The Archbishop's School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | St Stephens Hill, CT2 7AP |
| School Website | www.archbishops-school.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1227765805 |
| URN | 118898 |
School Census
| Total | 722 |
| Girls/Boys | 340/382 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.1%/52.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 27.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 310 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/11/2023 | Good |
| 04/02/2020 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 November 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 04 February 2020 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 27 January 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 February 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 08 February 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 01 February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 10 February 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 04 October 2005 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 24 January 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 6.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.06 |
| Progress 8 | -0.79 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 16% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.1 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.01 |
| Progress 8 | -0.72 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 214 |
| As first preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 195 |
| As first preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As first preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 295 |
| As first preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 161 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 435 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 513 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 177 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 540 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 163 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 476 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 560 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 13% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 56.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 55.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Stephen's Infant School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hales Drive, , CT2 7AB
St Stephen's Junior School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hales Drive, , CT2 7AD